Abundant Sunshine!!

We took advantage of the beautiful day to show Bryce and Meg one of the reasons we put up with all the rain....


The crew
The girls

Hanging out during lunch...

Cass is good as long as she can get those toes!

Uncle Bryce taking a turn...

The strongest girls at the coolest rock in the NW

Meg showing off some bouldering moves...she rocks!




We had a great day with, as the weather man said, abundant sunshine! Tomorrow they will be off and running again. I'm thankful they got to spend two full days with us here, and they finally got to see some sun and found out that Mount Baker really does exist.

Uncle Bryce and Auntie Meg

After a late arrival Wednesday night, Uncle Bryce and Auntie Meg finally got to meet Cassidy. They jumped right in and volunteered for active duty, babysitting her while I went to an interview. I even turned my phone off...I knew Cassidy was in good hands


Later that afternoon Meg, Cari and I broke in the awesome backpack for Cassidy that Bryce and Meg gave us for Christmas. It works great, feels just as good as my big backpack, and Cassidy is so comfortable she can take naps...It's great that she enjoys the outdoors already. I love it!

Our first scenic overview...

Some awesome Madrona trees to entertain

Our second stop allowed Cassidy a lunch with a 5 star view and some silly time hanging around

Cass and her beautiful Auntie Meg enjoying the view and thier time together

We finished off the day with a great seafood feast thanks to Meg. We don't have much time with Bryce and Meg, but I think we made the most of this day.

Busy Days

We've been busy around here the last few weeks....

Cassidy turned 4 months old. I can't believe how fast that time has gone and how much she has changed! Yah, she's crackin' herself up....

(Here's a reminder of what she looked like at 1 week, same pillow and chair)

Then there was Aaron's Birthday party in Oak Harbor...

Yard work, of course...

Cass is hidden under her sun hat in the backpack, the noise put her right to sleep!

Cassidy thought this was a better way to do yard work...We're not trailer trash any more, but dang it's hard to give up those blue tarps when they are so handy!

Playing with Mom...




And laughing out lound for the first time with Dad (she was laughing a lot more before the crazy lady with the video camera distracted her again)




Ahhhhh, the GOOD stuff!

Father's Day

Yesterday was a great day with all the family in Bellingham. Chad and Cassidy got to stay with Grandma while I did some paperwork at CCS...she had lots of company and lots of lovin' cousins to entertain her and make sure she ate well with Auntie Lori.

Then it was off to dinner to celebrate Grandpa Jerry and Father's Day. We had lots of time to play with Cassidy while waiting for our food

and Cassidy decided it was time to start preparing for WSU

We had a great time and Cassidy's Aunties did a wonderful job keeping her cuddled and entertained, even after she thought it was time to be going. Thanks for letting me finish eating!!

1st Father's Day

It was a beautiful day for Chad's first Father's Day and he got to spend it just being a Dad.

I love how closely Cass is watching Chad....She loves her Daddy!

To Grandpa

Happy Father's Day Grandpa! I can't wait to see you again soon.

I love you!

Toes!!

Look what I've found!!

I'm not sure but I think these are mine...

Just a little bit closer and I can suck on that big one!

WHAT??

Getting Bigger Every Day

Our girl just keeps getting bigger! Today she graduated to a backpack instead of the front carrier to help me feed horses. Her 16lbs definitely feel better in the new pack and she seemed to enjoy being up higher and looking around. She is able to move a little more as well, including using my ponytail as her new favorite toy! I'm so glad she hit the grabbing milestone.... I think the dogs may start getting in thier hikes again, maybe a little shorter, but romping in the woods never the less.

She also is getting much better at eating, more than half is getting swallowed now. Cassidy and who ever is feeding are still a mess but I think that will be par for the course for a while. We've decided she doesn't need clothes to eat and I still say a good mess is a good thing. She hasn't quite gotten the whole process figured out (notice what she does after I say she is a pro), but definitly getting the jest and showing interest. Now if we could just eliminate all distractions like her toes, the bib, the crazy lady with the video camera, it might go even better! Chad does a great job keeping her attention and letting her help. It's very fun to see such a good daddy.

First Bite

Cass has graduated to some real food in her diet. She had her first bites of rice cereal tonight, at least we think she may have gotten some in her mouth and swallowed. She was interested in it, even trying to grab the spoon, it's just that darn tongue doesn't quite work right. She had fun though and we'll try again tomorrow...I'm sure as motivated as she is to eat, she'll have it down shortly! It's amazing how much fun you can have with the simplest things. I may have jumped the gun though...I bought some sweet potatoes and squash today in hopes

of making her some real food, but that may be a little while yet...I'll probably make Chad eat them instead!

Healthy, Happy, Perfect

Cassidy had her 16 week check-up yesterday. The doc said she is doing great and that everything looks wonderful. She weighed in at 15lbs 14oz (90th percentile), is 24 3/4 inches long (75 th percentile), and she has Dad's little head, in the 25th percentile...too bad we wasted that on a c-section! She also had to get 4 booster shots. She didn't cry until the 4th one and then only for short time. The injection sites seem pretty sore today though and she has little bruises...very sad. She is still smiling and happy, but maybe just a little more cudly...oh darn!

Cassidy had more visitors on Sunday. Great Grandpa K, Great Aunt Mary, and Grandma Kit came down. After playing at the house we all went out to lunch. That night, we played cards with Sam and Cari...Cassidy is taking after her Dad as a card shark, although right now that means she just wants to put them in her mouth! She was also modeling Sam's artwork on her onsie...and it is very fitting!

Check out that belly and rolls...90th percentile, oh yah! Our little "porkchop buddah" is so stinkin' cute!